Honolulu Hale exhibit honors 75th anniversary of Korean War

Christine Song was just 3 years old when the Korean War began. Her memories are hazy, but there’s one that sticks out prominently: looking for a place to hide as North Korean artillery pounded her neighborhood. She reflected on those memories Tuesday as …

Hawaii ballroom dancers crowned first place at Las Vegas dance challenge

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaii ballroom dancers are on their way home from Las Vegas after a major competition win. Representing the Aloha Ballroom Company at the 2025 Vegas Open Dance Challenge, four students took home top honors in their divisions. …

Rade Vanic chosen as new interim Honolulu police chief

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Honolulu Police Commission has picked a veteran Honolulu Police officer to service as the department’s interim chief. The commission unanimously chose Deputy Chief Rade Vanic after a lengthy meeting Wednesday, in which …

Vanic set for second opportunity as Interim Honolulu Police Chief

HONOLULU (Island News) — With at least eight candidates in the running, the Honolulu Police Commission picked Rade Vanic as interim police chief on  Wednesday.  Vanic will fill the shoes of retiring Chief Joe Logan. Working in practically every division …

Honolulu’s Effort to Fast-Track Affordable Housing Projects Hasn’t Worked

Developers of much-needed affordable housing are supposed to get permits approved or denied within three months. It’s taking far longer. It was a simple, ambitious goal: Honolulu would approve or deny building permits for affordable housing developments …

Honolulu Police Deputy Chief Rade Vanic To Serve As Interim Chief

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi has previously recommended Hawaiʻi County Police Chief Ben Moszkowicz for the role. Honolulu Police Deputy Chief Rade Vanic will serve as interim chief while the police commission searches for outgoing Chief Joe Logan’s …

Puka Nacua’s rapid ascent an inspiration to Polynesian athletes and Hawaiian fans

WAILUKU, Hawaii — From the moment the Rams landed in Maui, Puka Nacua embraced the spotlight and provided sunshine vibes. The star receiver, with several colorful leis draping his shoulders, turned heads upon arrival at a Monday night luau. The next …

Hilo Hawaiian Hotel joins Wyndham brand

The Hilo Hawaiian Hotel has officially joined the Trademark Collection by Wyndham, becoming the first property in Hawaii to be part of the global hotel brand, Castle Resorts &Hotels announced Tuesday. Subscribe today for unlimited access. Already a …

Sullivan Country Store offers taste of Hawaii you can take on the go

BIT OF ISLAND INFLUENCE. HEADING EAST ON ROUTE NINE FROM KEENE, YOU CAN’T MISS THE SMALL ROADSIDE STORE FILLED WITH PANTRY STAPLES, OLD SCHOOL CANDY, AND LOCALLY MADE PRODUCTS. FROM COFFEE TO JAMS, IT’S KITCHEN CRANKING OUT DELIGHTS FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH …

Volcano Watch: School’s out for summer — introducing new Hawaiian Volcano Observatory interns

“Volcano Watch” is a weekly article and activity update written by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates. This week’s article is being issued a day early because of the Juneteenth federal holiday (June 19). As …

Honolulu Police Commission selects an interim chief

The Honolulu Police Commission has picked Deputy Chief Rade K. Vanic to serve as interim chief, replacing outgoing Chief Joe Logan until a permanent chief is named. Vanic was unanimously selected by the seven-member commission during a lengthy meeting on …

Hawaii Rise Foundation awards over $50K in scholarships to Big Island students

The Hawaii Rise Foundation, alongside its community partners, recently awarded over $50,000 in scholarships to Hawaii Island students through its annual scholarship program. The Hawaii Rise Foundation, alongside its community partners, recently awarded …

Police celebrate DARE grads in East Hawaii

The Hawaii Police Department and its school resource officers would like to congratulate the 2025 graduates of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program. On May 20, East Hawaii DARE graduates from Hilo, Waiakea and Pahoa intermediate schools, as well as …

A young girl reconnects with her Hawaiian roots and ancestors while navigating the challenges of being a teenager in …

Lei and the Fire Goddess by Malia Maunakea is a story about Anna, a young girl with Hawaiian roots, who is visiting her tūtū (grandma) as promised every summer since her family had to move to Colorado. She is in the middle of conflict with her best friend, …

Weather in Wakefield: District to see highs of 31C this weekend, making it hotter than HAWAII

Wakefield will be hotter than Hawaii this weekend, with the Met Office forecasting highs of 31C on Saturday. Today (Thursday) will see highs of 27C despite some light winds into the afternoon. As the week ends, the weather will only get hotter with Friday …

Rade Vanic chosen as new interim Honolulu police chief

NAVFAC Hawaii Awards $8 Billion Multiple Award Construction Contract

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, HAWAII, UNITED STATES 06.18.2025 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR‐HICKAM, Hawaii — Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Hawaii has awarded a combined $8 billion indefinite‐delivery/indefinite‐quantity (IDIQ), …

Preparing for Hawaii’s busy summer fire season

HONOLULU (Island News) — As summer heats up, so does Hawaii’s fire season. “Our new reality is that wildfire risk is here to stay. It is statewide and all islands have risk. But there is work we can do to reduce that risk and be better prepared,…

Honolulu airport off-ramp pedestrian incident urges road safety

Pedestrians account for the majority of traffic fatalities on Oahu this year, with incidents occurring both at crosswalks and on roadways when individuals are walking or lying down. A recent dangerous encounter on the airport off-ramp in Honolulu …